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MINUTES OF THE ORONO CITY COUNCIL MEETING Monday, July 28, 2014 7:00 o’clock p.m. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 of 17 (3. STAY THE COURSE – 90TH ANNIVERSARY GOLF TOURNAMENT PRESENTATION AND RECOGNITION OF SPONSORS – RESOLUTION NO. 6423, Continued) Ridgeway noted Steve Kelley was co-chair of the event and that he donated the landscaping for the front of the club house as well as the Pioneer Museum. Also available for viewing at the tournament was a historical display highlighting the founding of the golf course. The display will be framed and kept at the golf course. Ron Steffenhagen, golf course superintendent, was honored for his 40 years of service as the grounds keeper. Ridgeway stated the volunteer group is always looking for new ideas to help improve the course as well as increase the number of golfers. Ridgeway noted golf has experienced a decline culturally in the past few years and they would like to continue offering specials through Groupon as well as other promotional activities. Ridgeway stated they would like to use the monies donated to install a putting green and new carpet in the clubhouse. Ridgeway stated in addition to the other work performed on the golf course, the interior and exterior of the maintenance shed has been updated, the landscaping has been improved, and a new front door with handicap access has now been installed on the clubhouse, which opens new opportunities for events. Ridgeway stated the fences still need to be painted and that they are interested in having trash enclosures constructed. Ridgeway stated the pump house is also on the list to be rehabbed as well as installation of some tiling/grading work, and that work has been ongoing on the fountain and tee boxes. Ridgeway noted the tournament had a number of sponsors for the event, including Lakeside Liquor, Dick Blank, Country Cake Cupboard, First National Bank of the Lakes, RA Consulting, Red Rooster, Sears Imported Autos, Marshall Hambro, Ivan Corazalla, Kelley & Kelley, Charles and Jean Krogness, Ron and Mary Jo Steffenhagen, Bolton & Menk, Fore Ewe, Gear West, Harvest Moon, Otten Bros, and the Navarre Lunds store. McMillan thanked the volunteers for their hard work at making this event a success. Levang moved, Printup seconded, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 6323, a Resolution to Accept Golf Course Donations, and to send each donor a copy of the resolution with a letter thanking them for their support. VOTE: Ayes 4, Nays 0. PLANNING COMMISSION COMMENTS – DENISE LESKINEN, REPRESENTATIVE Leskinen stated she had nothing to report but would be available for questions. PUBLIC COMMENTS Bill Arons, 1412 Baldur Park Road, thanked the City for patching their road. Arons stated the Baldur Park residents would still like to encourage the City Council to approve the funds for preparing plans and specifications this year, with construction starting in 2015. Arons stated the overall budget for the project would not be that large given the size of the project.